Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Peugeot 2008?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Peugeot 2008?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Peugeot 2008?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 2008 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles, the 2021 Peugeot 2008 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Peugeot 2008?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (12.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Peugeot 2008?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 2008 (2021)

201 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Peugeot 2008

CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 2021 Peugeot 2008. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Peugeot 2008 is a reliably robust performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 91.4% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with a negligible 3.0% of vehicles ever encountering dangerous defects. Petrol models hold steady at a 91.0% pass rate, showing consistent reliability across the fuel type.

At just over 24,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running well within typical wear patterns, and the low average of 0.23 failures per vehicle confirms most are dodging serious mechanical trouble. The 1.0 advisory per car tells you minor maintenance issues crop up occasionally—nothing alarming—so if you're buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on routine consumables like brakes and filters rather than structural concerns.

We have limited data for the 2021 Peugeot 2008 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–35k

For context

These stats describe 201 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 201 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 12.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Peugeot 2008

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (83%)	167	91%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 99,202 Peugeot 2008 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.8%

35,559

White 24.2%

23,992

Black 19%

18,829

Red 13.9%

13,812

Blue 3.7%

3,668

Green 2%

1,982

Brown 1.2%

1,181

Orange 0.1%

127

Silver 0%

Bronze 0%

Maroon 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Peugeot 2008 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,026

typical

17,072

low mileage

34,871

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Peugeot 2008 vehicles fall between 17,072 and 34,871 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,072 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,072–34,871 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Peugeot 2008s sit.

⚠ Over 47,075 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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